Philippine

See also: philippine

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfɪlɪpiːn/

Adjective

Philippine (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to the Philippines.

   Synonym: Filipino

Usage notes

• "Philippine" is usually used to describe things from the country, and "Filipino", the country's people.

Translations

Filipino — see Filipino

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as eene ghesloten stadt, die noemende Philippijne in 1505. Named after the city's location in the Philippinepolder, which is named in turn after Philip I of Castile (1478-1506).

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: Phi‧lip‧pi‧ne

Proper noun

Philippine n

1. A city and former municipality of Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands.

   Synonym: Phelippine (Zealandic, unofficial), Phelpine (Zealandic, unofficial)

Derived terms

• Philippinenaar
• Philippines

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French

Pronunciation

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Noun

Philippine f (plural Philippines)

1. female equivalent of Philippin